8.0"+ boards are going to stick around for at least little while longer, but I know I've personally been wanting to take it back down to 7.75 or so. Sucks though, all of the board companies I'd rather support don't make skinny decks these days.
Which (good) brands even currently put out <8.0"s?
Also, Ice Cream style shoes are def coming back on trend soon. Bet.